Audi A3
Audi's subcompact sedan was updated last year and offers a choice of two engines. The first is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder producing either 201 horsepower (A3) or 328 horsepower (S3), while the second is a 2.5-litre five-cylinder unit that delivers 394 horsepower (RS 3) and lets out a distinctive sound. Limited trunk space remains a weakness of this small Audi, which still doesn't offer a hatchback body style like in Europe.
Audi A3
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$43,950 |
| Fees | CA$2,850 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$827/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 201 hp @ 4,500 rpm (150 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,400 rpm (320 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Subcompact luxury car |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt, DE |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 647 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 200 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| GPS | not available |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack-and-pinion, electromechanical assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45R17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,504 mm (177″) |
| Width | 1,816 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,427 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,634 mm (104″) |
| Weight | 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 235 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.4 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 42 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 87%(view ratings) |